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HOLIDAY GUIDE

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'Tis the season of gratitude and givingAcross our community, people with full hearts and

tummies are thinking about ways to give back this

season. The Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering

is here to help.

Throughout the year, our community’s helping

organizations have shown the true spirit of giving by

offering the needed services that make our community

a caring place to live, while asking for very little in

return.

Embrace the season;

the holidays are a perfect time to give.

City of Bloomington Volunteer Network’s 2018 Guide to Holiday Giving and Volunteering [email protected] | (812) 349-3433 | www.BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org

5 Things You Need to KnowBEFORE You Volunteer this Holiday Season

Often times the holidays are a time of year when people are reminded and inspired to give back toothers. Volunteering is an awesome way to do that, and we want to make sure you have a great time,so before you reach out to your local food bank, soup kitchen, thrift store or meal delivery program –read these tips. 1. When you reach out to a nonprofit to request to volunteer, please be patient. Volunteer coordinators are likely being inundated with requests to volunteer, on top of trying toaccomplish their day to day jobs. They want to respond as quickly as possible, but it may take moretime than normal. Spread a little holiday joy and show up to your project with cookies or a thank youcard! 2. Think outside the box. Everybody wants to serve a meal on Thanksgiving Day, but there just isn’t enough room for everyoneto do the exact same volunteer project. Try volunteering on the day before, the day after or anytimeduring the holiday break. These are often the days when volunteers are truly needed the most! Or beunique and try something new. There’s a lot of need, just not all of it involves a turkey or candy canes.Check out some of these holiday volunteering ideas and resources! 3. We think it’s great you want to volunteer, and so do the nonprofits in our community. These organizations rely on volunteer help to provide vital services to people in our community, buthere’s the catch: work is needed all year around, not just during the holiday season. Check out howyou can help all year long. 4. Can’t find a time for a volunteer project that works for everybody? What about coordinating an “adopt a family” or “Community Wish List” project? You can rally your co-workers, friends, family and network to provide items that allow each family and each nonprofit in ourcommunity to celebrate this holiday season. See the Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering andthe Community Wish List for where your help is needed. 5. Volunteering during the holidays has caught on. Many ‘day-of’ holiday shifts are already filled – and have been for weeks. There are still many holidaythemed options available though, so start NOW to find a volunteer project that you’re interested in andsecure a spot. Otherwise, by the time you try to volunteer, all of the spots could be taken. There aremany options just waiting for you to sign up in the Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering. No matter what you do or how you do it, we hope volunteering is included in your holidayplans this year.


Index of Holiday ProgramsAgencies and program details are listed in the directory on the pages that follow

Boys and Girls ClubsCity of Bloomington Latino Programs and OutreachLife Designs Middle Way House Monroe County United Ministries New Hope Family Shelter Positive Link Salvation Army

HOLIDAY DONATIONS

Adopt -A-Chi ld & Adopt -A-Fami ly

Amethyst House: holiday decorations, gifts, foodsBloomington Animal Care and Control: pet food andsuppliesBloomington Transit: “Stuff a Bus" with children’s toysand clothesCity of Bloomington Latino Programs and Outreach:children’s toys and clothesCity of Bloomington Volunteer Network: Wish ListCommunity Kitchen of Monroe County: turkeys, hams,pies, canned goodsIndiana Army National Guard Family ReadinessGroup: $10 gift cards, $25 grocery cards, baby blanketsLife Designs: gifts for men, women and children,wrapping suppliesMiddle Way House: new unwrapped toys, gifts formothers & childrenMonroe County United Ministries: holiday food baskets,non-perishable food, cleaning and hygiene productsNew Hope For Families: pillows, liquid dish/washer &hand soap, personal care items, paper towels, TP,Kleenex, disinfectant, hand sanitizer, baby wipes/diapers,nonperishable food, mops/brooms, laundry baskets, buspasses Positive Link: “Gifts of Grace” gift baskets, food,toiletriesShalom Community Center: winter wear, food itemsShop with a Cop: pair children in need with policeofficersSouth Central Community Action Program – HeadStart: children’s winter outerwear, toysStepping Stones: welcome baskets, teen’s winterouterwear, household items, large area rug in a dark color(size either 9’x12’ or 11’x14’)

Donat ion Dr ives

Cry of the Children Thanksgiving Meal: Nov. 10Pantry 279 Thanksgiving Boxes Set-up & Distribution: Nov. 17Area 10 Agency on Aging Thanksgiving Meal: Nov. 22Community Kitchen of Monroe County ThanksgivingMeal: Nov. 22

NovemberThanksgiving Day Meal Service or Delivery

Amethyst House 6th Annual Benefit Concert: Nov. 9Salvation Army Bell Ringing: Nov. 10 to Dec. 23 Shalom Community Center Winter Break Volunteers:Nov. 16-25 City of Bloomington Volunteer Network FamilyVolunteer Day: Nov. 17City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation HolidayMarket: Nov. 24

Special Events

HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING

December

Service during the holiday months

Area 10 Agency on Aging Christmas Meal: Dec. 25Community Kitchen of Monroe County ChristmasMeal: Dec. 25

Christmas Day Meal Service or Delivery

Salvation Army Bell Ringing: Nov. 10-Dec. 23 Bloomington Transit Stuff A Bus: Dec. 1-16IU Health Snowflake Festival: Dec. 7-8Shalom Community Center Winter Break Volunteers: Dec. 10-Jan.6 Salvation Army Toy Sorting & Distribution: Dec. 11-19; Dec. 20 Girls Incorporated of Monroe County Holiday Hoopla:Dec. 15 Middle Way House Shop-a-Rama: Dec. 21

Special Events

January

Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington Winter BreakCamp: Jan. 2-4

Special Events

COMMUNITY WISHLISTView and search by Organization, Category, or Causewww.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/CommunityWishList

HOLIDAY NEEDS ASSISTANCESee http://bit.ly/HolidayNeeds211


Organization Directory for

Holiday Giving and Volunteering

631 W. Edgewood Dr. Ellettsville, IN 47429

Mission: To serve as a leader in providingresources, solutions and connections for seniors,persons with disabilities and family caregivers livingin Monroe and Owen counties.November: Thanksgiving Day meals prepared byCommunity Kitchen will be delivered to homeboundseniors in Owen and Monroe counties. Volunteerswill pick up meals between 11 am and 12 noon onNov. 22 and deliver the meals to pre-registeredsenior citizens.December: Christmas Day meals prepared byCommunity Kitchen will be delivered to homeboundseniors in Owen and Monroe counties. Volunteerswill pick up the meals between 11 am and 12 noonon Dec. 25 and deliver the meals to pre-registeredsenior citizens.Contact: Na’Kia Jones, (812) 606-6200,[email protected] (area10agency.org)

Area 10 Agency on Aging


PO Box 11, Bloomington, IN 47402

Mission: Our mission is to provide a foundation forsober living by partnering with individuals, families,and communities impacted by addictions andsubstance abuse issues, offering quality recoveryservices and guidance for clean, sober, and healthyliving.November: Please join Amethyst House for our 6thAnnual Benefit Concert on Friday, November 9,2018 at 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Buskirk-Chumley here in Bloomington, Indiana. FeaturingIris DeMent and Opener Pieta Brown. Tickets onsale at https://bctboxoffice.org/event/iris-dement-w-special-guest-pieta-brown/. December: For our annual Holiday dinner we arerequesting holiday decorations, trees, ornaments,lights (no candles).needed by Dec 1; food items (i.e.ham, turkey, veggies), serving platters and servingutensils needed by Dec 11; and personal hygieneproducts, bath towels, blankets, bedding for twinmattresses, or hats / gloves / scarves for ourresidents, needed by Dec 11. If you'd like to help Amethyst House while shopping:you can choose Amethyst House as your non-profitof choice on AmazonSmile or on the Kroger.comCommunity Support link. A portion of your purchaseswill go to support Amethyst House without anyfurther effort or charge to you! Thank you for yoursupport! Contact: Gina Lovell, (812) 336-3570 ext 203,[email protected] (amethysthouse.org)

Amethyst House


401 N. Morton St. Suite 260 Bloomington, IN 47404

Mission: The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs ofBloomington is to empower all young people,especially those who need us most, to reach their fullpotential as caring, productive, responsible citizens. November-December: Holiday Gift AssistanceProgram: This program provides financial relief tofamilies that would like to give gifts to their childrenfor the holidays, but are unable to do so because oftheir financial situations. Individuals or groups adopta child or family in need and provide gifts for them(between $40-$80/individual). Information about thechild's age, gender, interests, clothing sizes, etc. willbe provided to the adopting individuals to help withthe gift buying. After individuals purchase the gifts,they are wrapped and dropped off at the Clublabeled with the recipient's name. This is a great wayfor people to give back to their community and makea difference in others’ lives. It means so much totheir kids and families. January: Winter Break Camp - Volunteers act ascamp counselors and are paired with a staff memberand group of 15-20 campers. Camp Days: Jan. 2-4;8am-12pm and 12-6pm. The 8am-12pm camp isregistration and fee-based ($15 a day) and the 12-6pm camp requires registration but is free to currentmembers.Contact: Neil Smith ([email protected])at the Lincoln Street Club; Jeigh Hockersmith([email protected]) OR LaurenHong ([email protected]) at the CrestmontClub (bgcbloomington.org)

Boys and Girls Club

130 W. Grimes Lane Bloomington, IN 47403

December: Help Stuff the Bus with Toys! During theholiday season, Bloomington Transit will partner withWCLS 97.7 and the Salvation Army to help make theholidays a little brighter for children and families inneed in Monroe County. The goal is to literally “stuff”a decorated Bloomington Transit bus completely fullof donated unwrapped new toys, new children’scoats, mittens and gloves to be distributed in theBloomington area. The Stuff-A-Bus event will kick-offon Dec. 1 at WCLS 97.7. Those wishing to make adonation can either drop off their items at the busbetween Dec. 1-16 (seewww.bloomingtontransit.com for locations and times)or at Bloomington Transit’s main office. Volunteersare needed to staff the bus in two-hour increments toaccept donations. Without this assistance, Stuff-A-Bus would not be possible.Contact: Brenda Underwood, (812) 961-0523,[email protected](bloomingtontransit.com)

Bloomington Transit

3410 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 47401

Mission: To address and respond to all companionanimals' needs through education and support inorder to build a community where people valueanimals and treat them with kindness and respect.Winter Needs: In the cold months of the year, ourdogs and cats are in need of lots of bedding. Cleanblankets, comforters, and towels are much needed. Ongoing Needs: Cat and dog toys, slip leashes,ponchos, treats, canned food, large rawhides,squeeze cheese, soft treats, strong litter scoops,pine pellet cat or horse litter, crates, metal exercisepens, blankets, comforters, towels, sheets, bleach,paper towels, Dawn dishwashing liquid, handsanitizer, copier paper, business envelopesDecember: Adopt. Love. Learn. The BloomingtonAnimal Shelter will run multiple promotionsthroughout December, including the 12 Strays ofChristmas. Check their Facebook page for up todate promotion information:www.facebook.com/COBAnimal4Shelter Contact: Jenny Gibson, (812) 349-3872,[email protected](bloomington.in.gov/animalshelter)

City of Bloomington Animal Careand Control



Mission: The City of Bloomington Latino Programs andOutreach program serves our community's rapidlygrowing Latino immigrant population, providing supportto the Spanish speaking population and promoting thevalues of diversity and cultural exchange. December: We are looking for donations for ourHoliday Assistance Program, new items such aschildren's clothing, toys and books are greatlyappreciated. All donations are matched with families inneed during the holidays. Clothing sizes: newborn-size16. All donations will be due Dec. 1. Contact: Josefa Luce,[email protected], (812) 349-3860.(bloomington.in.gov/latino)

City of Bloomington LatinoPrograms and Outreach


Mission: Our mission is to provide essentialservices, facilities and programs necessary for thepositive development and well-being of thecommunity through the provision of parks,greenways, trails, and recreational facilities whileworking in cooperation with other service providersin the community in order to maximize all availableresources. Holiday Market: Saturday, Nov. 24 at ShowersPlaza, 401 N. Morton St. We’re looking for volunteerelves to help with scheduling carriage rides, chestnutroasting, assisting St. Nick, and helping collectparticipant surveys. Shifts are 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. and12:30–4 p.m. Sign up atbloomington.in.gov/parksvol. Contact: Sarah Owen, (812) 349-3739, [email protected] (bloomington.in.gov/parks)

City of Bloomington Parks andRecreation


Family Volunteer Day: This is a day of service thatcelebrates the power of families to work together tosupport their communities and neighborhoods. The‘ONE Community’ initiative of the City ofBloomington Volunteer Network will be hostingFamily Volunteer Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. onSaturday, Nov. 17 at the Banneker CommunityCenter. This will be a fun, fast, hands-on opportunityto volunteer with your family! ‘ONE Community’initiative partners include Girls Inc., Monroe CountyUnited Ministries, Boys and Girls Clubs, SouthCentral Community Action Program, BloomingtonParks and Recreation's Banneker CommunityCenter, and Fairview Elementary School. All familiesand ages are welcome! Community Wish List: Dozens and dozens ofcommunity organizations list their material needs onthe Community Wish List – what they need to servetheir clients, customers and patrons. It’s easy to findthe organizations that need what you have, and tosearch organizations by the issues about which youcare deeply. The list is searchable, and is organizedby organization, category, and cause.(www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/CommunityWishList)Contact: Lucy Schaich, (812) 349-3433, [email protected].(bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org)

City of Bloomington VolunteerNetwork


1515 S. Rogers St. Bloomington, IN 47403

Mission: To work, alone and in collaboration withothers, to eliminate hunger in Monroe County andsurrounding areas through direct service, educationand advocacy. Community Kitchen provides a freemeal each day, Mon.-Sat. between 4-6 p.m. Theyalso have several programs that provide meals to at-risk children and seniors.November & December: Thanksgiving Day (Nov.22) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25) Meals. Volunteerswill assist with the traditional meal served onThanksgiving and Christmas. Shifts are 2 hours longbetween 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Shifts fill quickly,so don’t delay! Extra help will be needed throughoutthe holiday season, so volunteer opportunities will beavailable before and after the holidays. Donations ofturkeys, hams, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes,canned vegetables, stuffing mixes, cream soups andpies are needed and appreciated. Donations can bedropped off at 1515 S. Rogers, Mon.-Fri. between7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturday between 11a.m.and 6:00 p.m.Contact: June Taylor, (812) 332-0999,[email protected](www.monroecommunitykitchen.com)

Community Kitchen of MonroeCounty

111 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47404

Thanksgiving Meal: 12th Annual ThanksgivingCommunity Dinner on November 10th. Volunteersneeded at 11 a.m. to prep meal and activities at theSalvation Army. Serving from 12-2 p.m.Contact: Mrs. Dellsie Boddie, (812) 361-4059, [email protected]. (cryofthechildren.org)

Cry of the Children, Inc.


1108 W. 8th Street Bloomington, IN 47404

Mission: Serving more than 500 girls in MonroeCounty, Girls Inc. provides exciting research-drivenprogramming and sound mentoring in a supportiveall-girl environment to inspire all girls to be strong,smart, and bold.December: All are warmly invited to join Girls Inc. inringing in the holiday season at Holiday Hoopla, from9-11:30 a.m. on Dec. 15 throughout FountainSquare Mall. This is a joyous, family-oriented eventwhich requires a great deal of volunteer assistance.Holiday Hoopla includes a pancake breakfast, a"kids only" shopping area where kids get to shop forgifts for their family, and gingerbread houseconstruction.Contact: Amy Stark, [email protected], (812) 336-7313 OR Kim Cox,[email protected], (812) 336-7313 (girlsinc-monroe.org)

Girls Inc. of Monroe County

3380 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Mission: Provides activities, increases the resiliencyof soldiers/families, provides tools for adjusting tomilitary deployments/separations, and enhances thewell-being/morale of the unit. Donations: Items requested include gift cards ($10value) for military children for holiday party, babyblankets (handmade quilts, fleece or purchased) toprovide military families that have added a bundle ofjoy to their families, and Kroger, Marsh, Meijer, orWalmart gift cards ($25 value) for struggling militaryfamilies. The deadline on these gifts is Dec. 1. Contact: Rachel Connor Nelson, (812) 325-4896,[email protected]

Indiana Army National GuardFamily Readiness Group

3380 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Mission: Pediatric therapy provided through family-centered services to children ages birth through age21 years.November & December (Nov 27-Dec. 8): TheChildren's Therapy Center's Snowflake Festivalneeds some more happy elves to assist withthrowing their fun holiday bash! Event set up, giftwrapping and cookie bakers are wanted. Ifinterested, please sign up at the following links: Event Setup & Support (shifts available for 12/7-12/8):https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BABA72CA5F58-snowflake6Gift Wrapping (shifts available for 11/27-12/5):https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BABA72CA5F58-snowflake7Contact: Audra Miller, [email protected], (812)353-3400

IU Health Children’s Therapy

200 E. Winslow Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401

Mission: LIFEDesigns partners with people of allages and abilities to lead meaningful and activelives.December: LIFEDesigns provides support to 42people who do not have family or friends to spendthe holiday with. LIFEDesigns is providing them witha holiday meal, and is organizing an Angel Tree toshare the joy of holiday gifts. We are asking peoplefrom the community to "adopt" one or moreindividuals, and make one (or more) of theirChristmas wishes come true. To participate, pleaseemail [email protected] or callLIFEDesigns at (812) 332-9615. Many people are inneed of new clothing for the winter, and new clothingin general.Contact: Stephanie Shelton, (800) 875-9615 ext.218, [email protected](www.lifedesignsinc.org)

LIFE Designs, Inc.


Mission: Middle Way House envisions a communitywhere individuals live free from violence and thethreat of violence. It is our mission to end violence,both structural and interpersonal. Adopt-A-Family: Make the holidays brighter for afamily in our emergency crisis shelter. Contact: LizFranklin, (812)333-7404, [email protected] Donate to SHOP-A-RAMA Toy Drive: New toys -baby through high school aged - are needed for 62children. Gifts for the mothers of the children arealso requested. Donations may be dropped off atThe RISE transitional housing facility at 401 S.Washington Street by Dec. 20.Volunteer at SHOP-A-RAMA: Volunteers will wrappresents on the day of the event, Dec. 21, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: Liz Franklin, (812) 333-7404,[email protected] OR Monte Simonton, (812)337-4510, [email protected](www.middlewayhouse.org)

Middle Way House

827 W. 14th Court Bloomington, IN 47404

Adopt-A-Family: Donors can adopt a familyenrolled in MCUM's accredited Childcare Programby purchasing 3-5 gifts for each parent and child inthe family. A list of family members and giftsuggestions will be sent to you. Donors deliverwrapped gifts to MCUM. Sign-up forms are availableon MCUM's website: www.mcum.org. Needed byDec. 8.Holiday Food Baskets: Donations most welcome,with guidelines at http://mcum.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2016-Food-Basket.pdf.Needed by Dec. 8. Contact: Katie Broadfoot, (812) 339-3429 ext. 14,[email protected] (www.mcum.org)

Monroe County United Ministries


333 East Miller Drive, Indiana University Health,Bloomington, IN 47401

Mission: Positive Link provides social services forthose living with HIV including social support,medication assistance and adherence tools, foodand nutritional needs, housing and utility assistance,advocacy, and mental health and substance usecounseling and referrals.November & December: Gifts of Grace is a holidaygift drive that links community member gift donationsto individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Bloomingtonand the surrounding counties. Gifts of Gracedonations vary in cost. Clients, with their childrenand families, complete a "wish list" which is codedand given to donors. Client's "wishes" can vary fromgift cards for gas and/or food and nutrition needs toclothes, coats, shoes, housing items andentertainment gift cards. Eighty percent of our clients(and their affected families) live on or under Indiana'spoverty level. Many of their "wishes" are actualnecessities. In addition to a gift, this year they arehoping to also provide a food /daily living gift basketto each person and/or family (food, toiletries,cleaning supplies, etc.). This will require some fooddrives in order to accomplish. Donors may expressan interest in "adopting" a client, a family or both(this year they have many more clients with childrenthan in past years) and will receive an individual’s“wish list” via email.Contact: Amy Hays, [email protected],(812) 353-3218(http://iuhealth.org/bloomington/about/community-health/hiv-aids-positive-link/)

Positive Link301 W 2nd St, PO Box 154, Bloomington, IN 47402

Mission: New Hope for Families helps familiesimpacted by homelessness gain and maintain stablehousing and provides accredited, early childhood development programming aimed at breaking thecycle of homelessness and poverty.December: Holidays provide a great opportunity toreach out to families in crisis and help create atransition to a brighter future. There are several waysyou can help!Adopt A Family: Interested individuals may want toprovide a holiday meal for a family. Businesses, clubs or church groups may wish toprovide for several families in one of New Hope'sresidential homes. Because cooking space is limitedand there are multiple families living in eachcommunal area, providing a cooked turkey or hamand 'all the fixin's' is a great way to spread holidaygoodwill to families and children in crisis. Individuals, families or groups interested in helping afamily in crisis through the holidays are encouragedto to Adopt a Family at Christmas and create a realsense of joy this holiday season through gift giving.Please contact the New Hope office to makearrangements for any of these options and ask forLexi: 812-334-9840 [email protected] Drive: If your group, club or churchwould like to hold a collection drive of personal careitems, household items, cleaning supplies, or babycare items, New Hope will provide posters toadvertise your drive or event. Some of the mostuseful items needed by families who have losteverything are listed below. Gift cards are alwayswelcome and are used for food, bedding, diapersand baby formula, household supplies, bus passesor other necessities for families that come throughNew Hope's doors during the holiday season. Seewish list online.Volunteer Questions or Wish List Questions?Contact Lexi Zych: [email protected]. Want to learn more about New Hope, schedule atour, or a speaking engagement? Contact:Sherrie Shuler, Development Director. Phone: (812)334-9840 ext. 105 or [email protected].

New Hope For Families


620 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington 47401

Mission: A safe daytime shelter and resource centerfor people experiencing homelessness and poverty. November: Volunteers needed during holiday break,Nov. 16-25. December: Volunteers needed between Dec. 10-Jan. 6, especially on the weekends. (Christmas Dayis being taken care of by congregation of BethShalom.) Donation Needs: Clothing needs - gloves, socks,hats, scarves, boots, coats, jackets, warm pants,hoodies; Toiletry needs - wash cloths, razors, travel-sized shampoo/conditioner/deodorant, over-the-counter allergy medicine, cold medicine, littlepackets of triple antibiotic, Tums; Miscellaneousneeds - blankets, backpacks, sleeping bags, sizenewborn, 4, 5, 6 diapers and babywipes.Contact: Sue Murphy, (812) 334-5734,[email protected](shalomcommunitycenter.org)

Shalom

Mission: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ andto meet human needs in His name withoutdiscrimination.November & December: Bell Ringers! Traditionalkettles and holiday bells will ring in a new seasonfrom Nov. 15- Dec. 24 at sites around MonroeCounty. Come join over 400 of your neighbors tospread the cheer of the season with The SalvationArmy. Visit www.registertoring.com to sign up or call812-336-4310 ext 102.Adopt an Angel Tree Child or Tree for YourWorkplace, Church or Organization: There is stilla great need for individuals, families, localbusinesses, and other organizations to sponsorAngel Tree tags. Each tag represents a needy childin Monroe County and lists his or her age, clothingsizes, and toy wish list. This program relies on theselfless giving and support of the community to bringjoy and happiness to those less fortunate. BeginningNov. 1, Angel tags can be picked up at TheSalvation Army (111 N. Rogers St.) between 9a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Gifts should be delivered to theSalvation Army by Dec. 12.Sort Toys for Children: Volunteers will sort,arrange, and distribute donated toys, games, stuffedanimals and warm clothes and other gifts from Dec.10-19. Day and evening shifts are available andscheduling is very flexible. Items will be distributed tothe families on Dec. 19. The Stuff-A-Bus will be atThe Salvation Army on Dec. 10 to be unloaded, aday that requires several volunteers. Contact: Sign up for any volunteer shifts online byvisiting www.bloomingtonsa.org and clicking on the"Volunteer" button or contact Monica Clemons at(812) 336-4310 ext 100 (www.bloomingtonsa.org)

Salvation Army


FOP 88, PO Box 1561, Bloomington, IN 47402

Mission: Our mission is to provide a joyful holidayfor underprivileged children in the Monroe Countyarea who, without this program, may not experienceone. Shop with a Cop also provides a positive settingfor children to interact with law enforcement officers. November/December: "Shop with a Cop" isdesigned to pair less fortunate children with local lawenforcement officers in a positive shoppingexperience to provide clothing necessities thesechildren so desperately need. This not only providesthe child with the much needed items, but also helpsbuild a trusting relationship between the policeofficers, the child, and the child's family. "Shop with aCop" is fully funded by community donations andtakes place at the Bloomington Wal-MartSupercenter. Monetary donations are encouragedand needed prior to December 2, 2018. Donationswith cash or by check (to "FOP 88") can be droppedoff at the Bloomington Police Department, MonroeCounty Sheriff's Office, or sent to the followingaddress: "Shop with a Cop", Don Owens MemorialLodge 88, Fraternal Order of Police, Inc., PO Box1561, Bloomington, IN 47402 Contact: Paul Post, FOP 88 Secretary, (812) 287-2016, [email protected](www.fop88.org/shopwithacop)

Shop with a Cop

1500 W. 15th St, Bloomington, IN 47404

Mission: Provides opportunities for low-incomecitizens to move toward personal and economicindependence. November & December: Volunteers organizecollection drives for children’s items, including: boysand girls winter coats (sizes 0-5), children’shats/gloves, children’s winter boots (sizes 8 and up),and toys for children ages 0-5. Please deliver to1500 W. 15th St. Contact: Anna Donley, [email protected], (812)334-8350 ext. 330 (www.insccap.org)

South Central Community ActionProgram – Head Start

Mission: Stepping Stones, a program ofCenterstone, provides individualized support foryouth aged 16-20 experiencing homelessness. Itprovides safe, service-enriched, transitional housingwhere youth develop life skills through supportiverelationships for future independent living. The goalis to break the cycles of poverty and homelessness.November: For the month of November ourresidents are beginning to feel the cold move in! Weare requesting winter coats, warm socks, cold andrain boots, hats, gloves and scarves for ourresidents. We are also in need of a large area rug ina dark color, the size either 9’x12’ or 11’x14’.December: We will have 3-4 new residents move inbetween November and January. We are requestingwelcome baskets for our residents when they arrive.Baskets are comprised of: twin XL bed sheets andcomforters, pillows, paper towels, toilet paper,shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion,razors, Tupperware, grocery bag holders, fans,personal trash can, trash bags, sponges, showermat, and bus tickets so that our youth can get towork, school, and other appointments.Contact: Melissa Paneto, (812) 339-9771,[email protected] (centerstone.org)

Stepping Stones


Center for Men at 215 S. Westplex Ave. Bloomington, IN47404; Center for Women & Children at 400 OpportunityLane, Bloomington, IN 47404; Hunt Training Center 7790N. Fish Road Bloomington, IN 47408

Mission: To provide Christ-centered programs andservices for those who are homeless and those inneed.Serve a Meal: Meal service is a great way to getinvolved initially. This allows you to get to know staff,see and interact a bit with guests, and occurs everyday of the year.Filling the Table: Many of the best holidaymemories are built around the table, both atThanksgiving & Christmas! Start a tradition ofproviding a meal for those in need during theholidays at any of our three locations. Filling the Tree: Help as we endeavor to meet themost basic needs of the disadvantaged andhomeless men, women, and children in Bloomington.Fill up the Christmas tree by providing gifts andessentials for Christmas morning for the guests ofWheeler Mission.Find Other Opportunities: Recreation night(holiday crafting, gift wrapping, game night, etc.),need drives (coats, hats, socks, etc.), transportation(donation pick up, guest help, etc.), housekeeping(laundry assistance, cleaning, etc.Contact: Josie Levine, (317) 752-3824,[email protected],(WheelerVolunteer.org)

Wheeler Mission Ministries -Shelters for Men and for Womenand Children

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